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Dorothy

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Ruffing

October 1, 1921 – November 1, 2003

Obituary

Birthplace: Adrian, Minnesota Resided In: Red Oak, Iowa Dorothy Ruffing, age 82, of Red Oak, Iowa passed away Saturday, November 1, 2003 at the Heritage House in Atlantic, Iowa. Dorothy Maryann Ruffing was born October 1, 1921 in Adrian, Minnesota the daughter of George and Behildes Lewis. She grew up in Adrian, Minnesota and graduated from St. Adrian's Catholic School in 1939. Dorothy was united in marriage to Edward Ruffing on May 13, 1946 in Adrian, Minnesota. They lived in Minnesota until 1962 when they moved to Red Oak, Iowa. Dorothy was a homemaker and over the years had worked for Geri Heuer, Accountant; LaVon Billings, Attorney; and Bradley Livestock Auction. She was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church and the Red Oak Country Club. Dorothy was an avid Bridge player and reader. She also enjoyed gardening and crocheting for family and friends. Preceding her in death were her parents; 2 brothers: Charles and Irvin Lewis; and 2 sisters: Rose Fix and infant Margaret. Survivors include her husband: Ed Ruffing of Red Oak, Iowa; 2 sons: Charles Ruffing and his wife Jonelle of Atlantic, Iowa; and Michael Ruffing and his wife Denise of Clarinda, Iowa; daughter: Mary Park and her husband Donald of Council Bluffs, Iowa; 5 grandchildren: Stacie Kesselring and her husband Dan of Cedar Rapids, Iowa; Gabriel Ruffing of Augusta, Maine; Erica Ruffing of Ames, Iowa; Laurie Park of Council Bluffs, Iowa; and Brian Park of Iowa City, Iowa; 2 great grandchildren: Bianca and Piper Kesselring; 2 brothers: Thomas Lewis and his wife Carolyn of Bloomington, Minnesota; and Richard Lewis and his wife Sue of N. Mankato, Minnesota; and many other relatives and friends. Memorials are suggested to the St. Mary's Catholic Church
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Date: 11/5/2003 Time: 10:00 AM Comments: St. Mary's Catholic Church 1510 Highland Red Oak, IA Get a Map Driving Directions
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Date: 11/05/2003 Time: Following Service Comments: Evergreen Cemetery North 8th St. Red Oak, IA Get a Map Driving Directions
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